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Egypt: Caustic Soda Market 2024

Caustic Soda Market Size in Egypt

In 2023, the Egyptian caustic soda market decreased by X% to less than $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a modest increase. Caustic soda consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Caustic Soda Production in Egypt

In value terms, caustic soda production totaled less than $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Caustic Soda Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2023, shipments abroad of caustic soda increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, caustic soda exports dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of caustic soda exports from Egypt, with a combined X% share of total exports. Rwanda and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of X.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for caustic soda exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Rwanda and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average caustic soda export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Rwanda ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Caustic Soda Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2023, purchases abroad of caustic soda decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, caustic soda imports reduced to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of caustic soda imports to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest caustic soda suppliers to Egypt were China ($X), Poland ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average caustic soda import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the caustic soda market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132525 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid
Prodcom 20132527 - Sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)

Country coverage:

Egypt

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023